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are cloth leggings which were worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. In Japanese, the word is also used for Western soldier's gaiters.
are cloth leggings which were worn by the samurai class and their retainers in feudal Japan. In Japanese, the word is also used for Western soldier's gaiters.
Description
were worn as padding underneath the samurai greaves (). Some types of could be covered with mail armour ( or ); these were worn by foot soldiers () or by samurai as protection. were worn by ordinary travelers as protection from cold, insects and underbrush. were often made oflinen
Linen () is a textile made from the fibers of the flax plant.
Linen is very strong, absorbent, and dries faster than cotton. Because of these properties, linen is comfortable to wear in hot weather and is valued for use in garments. It also ...
, but other materials such as cotton were also used. components depended on the season. When tying , the inner cords are shorter than the outer ones; the cords are typically tied on the inner side of the legs instead of on the front or outer area, preventing discomfort when the stiff greaves are placed over the .
See also
* * List of items traditionally worn in JapanReferences
Sources
* Turnbull, Stephen (1998). ''The Samurai Sourcebook.'' London: Arms & Armour Press. eprinted by Cassell & Co., London, 2000.External links
* Japanese clothing Ninjutsu artefacts Samurai clothing Japanese words and phrases {{Samurai-stub